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Kabras Sugar

Also known as: archrivals Kabras Sugar · Kabras Sugar RFC · Sugarmen

Rugby union club competing in Kenya's National Sevens Circuit and Kenya Cup; won 2026 Dala 7s title and Prinsloo Sevens final appearance.

2026-04-252026-08-08

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  1. May 2026
  2. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeDefending champions Kabras Sugar RFC will today put their unbeaten Enterprise Cup run on the line when they face Uganda’s Black Pirates in the final at RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi.

    Kabras face Uganda's Pirates with Enterprise Cup title on the line
  3. Citizen Digital

    Kabras coach Katywa credits experience for Kenya Cup win By Mkalla wa Mwambodze May 11, 2026 12:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kabras Sugar versus KCB RFC in a Kenya Cup final at the Kakamega Showground

    Kabras coach Katywa credits experience for Kenya Cup win
  4. Citizen Digital

    a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize KCB Rugby Club has shifted focus to the National Sevens Circuit following the conclusion of the 2025 Kenya Cup season, where the bankers fell 8-14 to rivals Kabras Sugar

    KCB RFC turn focus to 7s Circuit after Kenya Cup final heartache
  5. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeHistory, revenge, and pride will all be on the line when defending champions Kabras Sugar host rivals KCB Rugby in today’s Kenya Cup final at Kakamega Showground from 3 pm.

    Kabras chase history as KCB seek revenge in Kenya Cup final
  6. The Standard

    The last team to achieve the feat was Nondies between 1978 and 1982, making Kabras’ latest triumph a landmark moment for Kenyan rugby.South African fly-half Ntabeni Dukisa, who came out of retirement to help Kabras during the season, played a key role in the victory after coming

    It's a five-peat as history makers Kabras Sugar retain Kenya Cup title
  7. Citizen Digital

    KCB's nearly men out to break Kabras' Kenya Cup grip By Stanley Mativo May 08, 2026 10:02 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Festus Shiasi (C) of KCB RFC takes control against Nondescripts players during their

    KCB's nearly men out to break Kabras' Kenya Cup grip
  8. Citizen Digital

    Wamoto predicts tight Kenya Cup final as Kabras entertain KCB By John Kyanda May 07, 2026 01:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Festus Shiasi with ball of KCB RFC is tackled by Kabras Sugar RFC players duri

    Wamoto predicts tight Kenya Cup final as Kabras entertain KCB
  9. The Standard

    KCB Rugby Club will be aiming to end Kabras Sugar RFC’s dominance when the two sides meet in the Kenya Cup final this Saturday at ASK Showground, Kakamega.

    KCB determined to stop Kabras Sugar Kenya Cup dominance
  10. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeKabras Sugar in action against KCB during a past Kenya Cup final.

    Kabras Sugar seek more sweetness in Kenya Cup final against KCB
  11. Citizen Digital

    Kabras wary of improved KCB ahead of Kenya Cup final By John Kyanda May 05, 2026 05:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Festus Shiasi with ball of KCB RFC is tackled by Kabras Sugar RFC players during the En

    Kabras wary of improved KCB ahead of Kenya Cup final

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Kabras and KCB drawn in tough pool at Kabeberi Sevens

    Dala Sevens champions Kabras Sugar RFC will face defending National Sevens Circuit champions KCB Rugby in Pool D of the third leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, the Kabeberi Sevens tournament, scheduled for August 15 and 16 at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi.

    4 August 2026 · The Standard

Monday 3 August

  1. Kabras Sugar win Dala 7s title, defeat Menengai Oilers

    Kabras Sugar RFC won the Dala 7s rugby championship with a 19-5 victory over Menengai Oilers in the final at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Mamboleo, Kisumu on Sunday. The win marked Kabras' first title of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit and their reclamation of the Dala 7s title last won in 2024.

    3 August 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 2 August

  1. Oilers, Kabras, KCB advance to Dala Sevens quarter-finals

    Menengai Oilers, Kabras Sugar and defending champions KCB advanced to the quarter-finals of the Dala Sevens rugby tournament at Mamboleo Stadium by dominating their preliminary matches. Oilers defeated Kenya Harlequin 17-0, Blak Blad 14-5 and Mombasa Sports Club 26-0, while Kabras Sugar beat Strathmore Leos 33-10 and Embu 52-0, and KCB edged out Impala 36-5 and Zetech University 43-12.

    2 August 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 1 August

  1. KCB defend Dala 7s title in Kisumu tournament

    Defending champions KCB Rugby Club head into this weekend's Dala 7s at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Mamboleo as the favorites after winning the opening leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit in Nakuru. The Bankers are chasing back-to-back victories and will feature new signings including Kenyan international Nygel Amaitsa from Strathmore Leos.

    1 August 2026 · The Standard

Friday 31 July

  1. KCB seeks back-to-back Dala 7s title in Kisumu tournament

    Defending Dala 7s champions KCB Rugby Club will compete in the second leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit on Saturday at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Mamboleo, Kisumu, after winning the opening Prinsloo Sevens tournament in Nakuru.

    31 July 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 30 July

  1. Dala 7s rugby tournament returns to Kisumu August 1-2

    The 23rd edition of the Dala 7s, part of the National Sevens Circuit, will be held in Kisumu on August 1 and 2, featuring 40 teams competing across Division One, Division Two and women's competition at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Mamboleo. KCB Rugby arrive as defending National Sevens Circuit champions after winning the opening leg in Nakuru.

    30 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 29 July

  1. KCB, Kabras Sugar and Kisumu RFC compete at Dala Sevens

    The 2026 National Sevens Circuit continues at Dala Sevens in Kisumu this weekend, with defending champions KCB leading the Division One standings on 22 points, followed by Kenya Cup winners Kabras Sugar with 19 points. KCB and Kabras Sugar face competition in their respective pools as teams vie for circuit points.

    29 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 27 July

  1. KCB RFC win 2026 Prinsloo Sevens rugby title

    National Sevens Circuit champions KCB defeated Kenya Cup champions Kabras Sugar 19-12 in the final to win the 2026 Prinsloo Sevens title, starting their title defence with a victory.

    27 July 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 26 July

  1. KCB wins 2026 Prinsloo Sevens rugby tournament

    KCB Rugby Club defeated Kabras Sugar 19-12 in the final at Nakuru Athletics Club to win the 2026 Prinsloo Sevens tournament, completing an unbeaten weekend and opening the National Sevens Circuit title defence with an impressive performance.

    26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kabras, Quins, and KCB advance to Prinsloo Sevens quarters

    Kabras Sugar and Kenya Harlequin secured knockout-stage berths at the Prinsloo Sevens tournament in Nakuru on Saturday, with Kabras defeating Mwamba 26-12 and Embu RFC 47-0, and Harlequin beating Embu RFC 26-7 and Mwamba 10-5. Meanwhile, Strathmore Leos recovered from a 19-14 loss to MMUST by hammering Kisumu RFC 36-0 in their Group B fixture.

    26 July 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 23 July

  1. KCB Rugby aims to win Prinsloo Sevens title defence

    Defending National Sevens Circuit champions KCB Rugby will compete at the Prinsloo 7s in Nakuru this weekend, aiming to improve on last season's runners-up finish. Head coach Andrew Amonde said the team has prepared well in pre-season and is focused on starting the campaign positively.

    23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Kisumu RFC seeks rebuilding start at Prinsloo Sevens

    Kisumu RFC, relegated from the Kenya Cup last season, will open the 2026-27 National Sevens Circuit at the Prinsloo Sevens in Nakuru on Saturday as part of their bid to rebuild confidence before competing in the KRU Championship. Captain Christopher Otieno said the team aims to play good rugby and build momentum ahead of their championship campaign.

    22 July 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 19 July

  1. Nakuru RFC, Menengai Oilers drawn together at Prinsloo Sevens

    Nakuru RFC and Menengai Oilers have been grouped together in Group D at the Prinsloo Sevens tournament, scheduled for next week at Nakuru Athletic Club as the first leg of the 2026 Sportpesa National Sevens Circuit. Defending champions Strathmore Leos headline Group B, while circuit champions Kabras Sugar are in Group A.

    19 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Driftwood 7s rugby tournament returns August 22-23

    The iconic Driftwood 7s, East Africa's longest-running rugby sevens event, will return to Mombasa Sports Club for the fourth leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit. Last season's tournament sold out completely, combining top-level rugby with coastal culture, music, and entertainment.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Driftwood 7s returns to Mombasa August 22–23 as fourth circuit leg

    The Driftwood 7s, one of East Africa's longest-running rugby sevens tournaments, will take place at Mombasa Sports Club on August 22–23 as the fourth leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit. Last year's edition sold out, drawing crowds for rugby action alongside entertainment featuring music and performances.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 17 June

  1. National Sevens Circuit secures KSh34 million sponsorship for 2026

    Kenya's rugby fraternity has received a sponsorship package worth KSh34.14 million from a gaming firm for the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, more than double the previous investment of KSh16.5 million. The six-leg competition will run from July 25 to September 13 and is expected to strengthen the country's leading rugby development platform.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. SportPesa backs National Sevens Circuit with Sh34 million sponsorship

    SportPesa has injected Sh34.14 million into Kenya's 2026 National Sevens Circuit, more than double last year's investment, with funds allocated to support host clubs, the Kenya Rugby Union, media coverage, and prize money for the six-leg domestic competition.

    17 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Kenya sevens star Wekesa balances rugby career with environmental mission

    Kevin Wekesa of Kabras Sugar and Kenya Sevens has built a life around rugby while also focusing on environmental protection and inspiring young people. After Kenya Shujaa failed to secure a place in the HSBC SVNS Division One structure, Wekesa remains optimistic as the team prepares to compete in Division Two next season.

    16 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Kenya Sevens star Robert Aringo dies, mourned by rugby fraternity

    The Kenyan rugby community is mourning the death of Robert "Majei" Aringo, a former Kenya Sevens player and Impala RFC member who helped Kenya win the Singapore Sevens in 2016. The Kenya Rugby Union and former teammates have remembered him as a gifted athlete and dedicated teammate whose contributions to Kenyan rugby will be remembered.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 31 May

  1. Kabras Sugar RFC wins sixth consecutive Enterprise Cup title

    Kabras Sugar RFC defeated Stanbic Pirates 25-12 in the Enterprise Cup final on May 30th, 2026, at the RFUEA premises, securing their sixth straight title with a dominant performance that included an early try.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Shujaa exit Valladolid Sevens quarter-finals to Australia

    Kenya Sevens (Shujaa) lost 21-0 to Australia in the quarter-finals of the Valladolid 7s in Spain, despite recovering from two opening defeats to qualify for the last eight. They remain seventh in the SVNS Championship standings with eight points and can still improve their ranking through classification matches.

    31 May 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 30 May

  1. Defending champions Kabras face Black Pirates in Enterprise Cup final

    Kabras Sugar RFC, defending Enterprise Cup champions with an unbeaten run since 2019, face Uganda's Black Pirates in the final at RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi. The match comes after Kabras won a fifth straight Kenya Cup title earlier in the season.

    30 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 11 May

  1. Kabras wins fifth consecutive Kenya Cup title

    Kabras Sugar RFC defeated KCB RFC 14-8 in the Kenya Cup final at Kakamega Showgrounds, claiming their fifth consecutive title. Coach Carlos Katywa attributed the victory to his squad's experience and composure, particularly in the second half comeback.

    11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 10 May

  1. KCB RFC turns to 7s circuit after Kenya Cup final loss

    KCB RFC lost 8-14 to Kabras Sugar RFC in the Kenya Cup final at ASK Showground on Saturday and has shifted focus to the National Sevens Circuit. Despite a spirited display and an early lead, KCB was overtaken in the second half as Kabras sealed victory with a late penalty try.

    10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 9 May

  1. Kabras bid for fifth straight Kenya Cup title against KCB

    Defending champions Kabras Sugar host KCB Rugby in today's Kenya Cup final, seeking a historic fifth consecutive title—a feat no team has achieved in 42 years. KCB, who last won the cup four seasons ago, arrive with a record of five previous Kenya Cup final victories over Kabras, though Kabras are unbeaten in their last six meetings between the sides.

    9 May 2026 · The Standard

  2. Kabras Sugar win fifth consecutive Kenya Cup rugby title

    Kabras Sugar retained the Kenya Cup with a 14-8 victory over KCB Rugby, becoming only the third club in Kenyan rugby history to win five straight league titles, joining Nondescripts RFC and Impala RFC.

    9 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 8 May

  1. KCB seeks to end Kabras' Kenya Cup dominance in final

    KCB Rugby Club will face Kabras Sugar in the 2025/2026 Kenya Cup final on Saturday, their eighth meeting in a final since 2014/15. KCB aims to break Kabras' hold on the title—including their bid for a fifth successive crown—after drawing 10-10 in the regular season and losing the 2024 final 29-5.

    8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 7 May

  1. Coach Wamoto predicts tight Kenya Cup final between KCB and Kabras

    Kibabii University rugby head coach Peter Wamoto believes KCB, strengthened by recruitment from top teams, will provide defending champions Kabras RFC a tough challenge in this weekend's Kenya Cup final at the ASK show ground in Kakamega. Wamoto highlights KCB's blend of youth and experienced players and their lethal forwards as potential deciding factors.

    7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. KCB aims to end Kabras Sugar's Kenya Cup title streak

    KCB Rugby Club will face Kabras Sugar RFC in the Kenya Cup final this Saturday at ASK Showground, Kakamega, seeking to prevent Kabras from winning a fifth consecutive Kenya Cup title. Kabras have won the last four trophies and are the dominant team in Kenyan rugby.

    7 May 2026 · The Standard

  3. Kabras Sugar bid for fifth consecutive Kenya Cup title

    Defending champions Kabras Sugar chase a fifth straight Kenya Cup title in their 11th consecutive final appearance since 2016. Coach Carlos Katywa says the path to another final has been difficult despite the club's sustained success.

    7 May 2026 · The Standard

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